The Indian stock market sentiment is currently range-bound, with the Nifty 50 index trading between 25,500 and 25,900, according to Vaishali Parekh of Prabhudas Lilladher. Sectoral trends were mixed, with IT and metal stocks gaining, while real estate and pharmaceuticals declined. Mid-cap and small-cap segments saw selective participation, with small caps showing resilience. A clear bullish or bearish trend is anticipated upon breaking the current range, with 25,500 identified as crucial support for the Nifty 50.